Federation architecture refers to the architectural style of Australian homes built around the decades before and after 1900 AD. This site is a backup to Federation-House.wikispaces.com, which closed down in 2018. The new Federation-House.com site links to these blogs, but many old links to the Wikispaces site are unfortunately still present.

Killara is a suburb on the Upper North Shore of Sydney in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Killara is located 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) north of the Sydney Central Business District in the local government area of Ku-ring-gai Council.East Killara is a separate suburb and West Killara is a locality within Killara.

People move here because Killara is a prestigious suburb with large family houses on big blocks of land, many with tennis courts and swimming pools.Price range Houses from about $800,000 to $12 million.Best addresses Springdale Road; Arnold and Forsyth streets.

Authentic Edwardian interior with panelling and leadlight windows, and Federation period chairs

Original Federation bathroom with appropriate or authentic fittings and washstand with modern shower in sympathetic style. A triumph!

Original kitchen cupboards with leadlight windows

Blue Ribbon Killara

Within 300m walk to station & close to Killara High School. On the high side of the street with commanding street presence & basking in a sun-drenched North to rear aspect. Approx. land size: 2118sqm & 30m frontage, blending the retained original character features C1920’s with today’s luxurious lifestyle

2 Nyora Street Killara

A Killara Landmark home, 2 Nyora Street, is in an enviable location close to everything

2 Nyora Street Killara

Period wicker furniture and chest

Period wicker furniture on the verandah

Rental $1,895 per week, Bond: $7,580

39 Springdale Road KILLARA

39 Springdale Road KILLARA

Incorporating a stunning Harvey Little design with deluxe finishes and a supremely functional interior layout, this brilliant Federation residence provides sumptuous family living in one of Killaras finest east side locations.

Rental $2,500 per week,Bond: $10,000

39 Springdale Road KILLARA

10 Garnet Street KILLARA

10 Garnet Street KILLARA

16 Northcote Avenue Killara NSW

A gracious character residence, this c1903 slate-roofed Federation home is positioned in one of Killara’s most exclusive Blue Ribbon addresses. Beautifully restored and presented on 1,172 sq metres of sun-drenched North-facing rear grounds, a short stroll to rail, shops and leading schools.